Having A Korean Fasha

Some of you are quite familiar with Fasha. AKA: My Korean Father.
Back when I lived in San Diego, stories of him would grace this blog on the regular.
Now that I've been gone for several months, I sadly don't have that luxury anymore.

You see, having a Korean parent, like Fasha, has always been quite the entertainment.
There's truly never been a dull moment growing up with him in my life.

And if that curly mullet, Bruce Lee impersonation, photo on the bottom right doesn't convince you...
Allow me to share a few examples...

-Having a Korean parent in your life, you're bound to hear many things come out of their mouth that just straight up confuse even you, their own child. Like that time Fasha talked about the Panda Bear Business when he really meant "Panda Express" like the restaurant.

And lest we forget that time he referred to Black Friday as "BLACK DAY."

-If you have a Korean parent, like mine, then you're very likely to have karaoke as a major staple in your life. In fact, your parent will probably go as far as having their own karaoke machine in their home so that he can perform for you or guests at all times. 

And if the karaoke machine doesn't come out (trust me, though, it probably will) then there's always the back-up grand piano, complete with microphone, that will be used for his performances.

-If you have a Korean Fasha, then chances are you'll have many Korean gatherings inside his very gaudy, very decorated Korean home, where he will probably invite his friends over to play a Korean gambling game, to which he will then WIN said game and take all of his guest's money. 

Because that's just what they do, folks. 

Koreans have no shame when it comes to money. 

-Having a Korean parent, you'll probably notice how much they try to "Americanize" themselves. In my father's case, it was to be and act just like James Bond. Don't ask my why. James Bond isn't even American. But he knows Americans love James Bond (or so he thinks), so he tries to incorporate him as much as possible.

-They'll have weird Asian massage techniques that look very awkward at times. But it's safe to say Koreans don't know the meaning of awkward.

-Korean parents are also very blunt. They are not ashamed to say anything. They'll make it known if they think you're chubby. They'll invite you to their birthday party and request you bring money to chip in for Ostrich boots that they've already purchased. Or they'll put together a Father's Day gathering and tell you to write down 10 Reasons on why we think he's amazing.

-Speaking of Father's Day. They'll also make sure to personally hire a limo for their own Father's Day gathering, complete with tuxedo, because looking fly is a top priority in the Korean culture.

Okay, okay, okay, but with all of that said. I will say this.
Having a Korean Fasha has shown me just how stinkin' much he loves his kids.
Through all the weirdness and bluntness and pushiness and strive-to-be-the-bestness, he really can surprise me sometimes with really sweet things.
Like that time he told ME 20 reasons on why he thinks I'm amazing.

And just in case you're wondering if he reads my blog...
Yes, yes he does. He likes to text me about it too.

Oh, and also, if you don't believe me on just how much he looooovvveeesss him some karaoke, take a look at this email I just received from him a few days ago:

Oh how I love you Fasha.

You make my world so much brighter...

And I strive to be just like you when I grow up, 

so that one day, my own children will be able to tell all their friends just how weird they think I am. :)

xoxo

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